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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,774.03, 368,159.96 and 153,633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,774.03, 368,159.96 and 153,633.23 is: 212,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,774.03 : 368,159.96 = 153,633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,774.03/368,159.96 = 153,633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,774.03x = 368,159.96 × 153,633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,774.03x = 56,561,603,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,603,811.47/266,774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.65

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